ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29690

Part of Travelers Rest, SC

Pop. 26,358·Greenville County·36th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,787/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$145

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 29690 · $1,787

More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,030

1 BR

$1,070

2 BR

$1,180

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR+

$1,720

Research median

$1,180/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29690 changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,956) is $1,749 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,720).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29687, 7 miles away, rents for 23% less ($1,380/mo), about $4,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29690. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,444/yr

At $1,787/mo median

Location

CityTravelers Rest

StateSC

CountyGreenville County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29690 (Travelers Rest, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,358

Median income

$69,956

Median age

40.5

Renters

18.7%

Age distribution

22.8%

21.4%

22.2%

13.3%

20.3%

Under 1822.8%

18–3421.4%

35–5422.2%

55–6413.3%

65+20.3%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

79.2%

White79.2%

Black7.6%

Hispanic6.3%

Asian1.2%

Other5.6%

Education (25+)

28%

29.1%

31.3%

No HS diploma11.7%

HS diploma28%

Some college29.1%

Bachelor's+31.3%

Housing tenure

81.3%

18.7%

Owner81.3%

Renter18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29690 in Travelers Rest, SC has changed in 5 years

Income

$57,803 → $69,956

up 21.0%

Population

25,141 → 26,358

up 4.8%

Renter share

19.1% → 18.7%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

28.2% → 31.3%

+3.1 pts

Median age

38.6 → 40.5

+1.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $57,803 to $69,956 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.0% shift. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,141 residents to roughly 26,358. College-educated residents now make up 31.3% of adults here, versus 28.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29690 covers Travelers Rest, SC. The median rent here is $1,787/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($69,956/yr), ZIP 29690 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29690?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,787/mo in ZIP 29690. The local median household income is $69,956/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29690?

Rent in ZIP 29690 has risen 3.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 29690 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29690 is one of the pricier among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #36 of 117 at $1,787/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29690 changed +3.7%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.